Living Labs - OCEAN, ISLANDS, FUTURES

Exploration of coastal adaptation and healthy harbour strategies within Whakaraupō / Lyttelton harbour in collaboration with Ngāti Wheke 

Location: Rapaki Ngāti Wheke Marae followed by boat trip on Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour
Time: 8.45am – 2.30pm
Details: Depart Te Pae at 8.45am for Rāpaki, before heading to Port Lyttelton to board the Canterbury Cat boat. You will return to Te Pae by 2.30pm. A packed lunch will be provided.

Christchurch City Council recently approved the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan for Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata Port Levy. Developed with a Coastal Panel of local community members and representatives of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata, the adaptation plan sets out preferred adaptation pathways to respond to the risks of coastal flooding, erosion and rising groundwater to publicly owned assets across this area. This Oceans, Islands, Futures themed Living Lab hikoi (journey) begins at Te Pae with a bus ride to Rāpaki which is the papakāinga (home) of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke where attendees will be welcomed by mana whenua. Attendees will then travel to the Port of Lyttelton to embark on a Black Cat cruise to learn about the different adaptation challenges around the harbour. Onboard will be representatives of the Council, the Coastal Panel and Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke who will speak about the coastal hazard risks, the planning process and adaptation pathways, and the approach to community engagement, with a focus on the involvement of local schools. Representatives from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke will talk about their climate resilience and environmental priorities and projects including the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbours project.

Please bring a water bottle and a warm layer of clothing as it may be windy or cold. Wear sensible shoes for embarking and disembarking from the boat and a camera to capture the beautiful harbour.
Please note that the boat does not have wheelchair access.